Nov 21, 2013 07:16 AM GMT

The pretty boy actor has left out his boyish image at the doorstep to transform into a sexy and more mature man. The photos show Lee Jong Suk in a calm and relaxing atmosphere, dressed from casual white polo to nothing but skin-topless that is.

In the accompanying interview, which will be revealed in full for "W Korea", Lee Jong Suk talked about his career and life in the past year. "Having done several projects over a short period of time, it feels like I packed years of experience into one. My body is physically tired but I don't hate it," he shared.

Lee Jong Suk, who first started out as a model, also discussed his thoughts about constantly having to wear high school uniforms for his films despite being a man in his mid-twenties. "Actually, I thought I should stop wearing uniforms when 'School 2013' was over. But I liked the 'I Hear Your Voice' character so much that I changed my mind. If I come across a good project like that in the future, I will probably wear a uniform again."

You can read the rest of Lee Jong Suk's interview plus other photos from his pictorial in "W Korea's" December issue.